11.   The cardinal said after the Mass that he had weighed his words with great care, not wanting to inflame current political tensions.

12.   The current tension concerned Contreras, while then next one could center on a cut in army salaries or any other event the army opposes.

13.   The current tensions may recede again in the next few days, for the moment at least.

14.   We spoke about the urgent need to bring stability to Kosovo to prevent suffering there and the current tensions in Albania.

15.   While the development puts the United States in a tough spot, some analysts think it might actually help Washington and Beijing get past their current tensions.

16.   Quereshi said even a minor incident amid the current tension could spark wider fighting.

17.   As he did before the start of the Gulf war, John Paul has urged leaders to pursue dialogue and diplomacy during the current tensions over U.N. inspections.

18.   But Richardson said the expansion should not be interpreted as a concession in the current tension with Iraq.

19.   Clark and NATO Secretary-General Lord Robertson have made it clear they believe the Yugoslav leader is behind the current tensions in Kosovo.

20.   Current tensions in Kosovo are unlikely to change that.